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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.64, 618.08 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.64, 618.08 and 281.91 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.64 : 618.08 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.64/618.08 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.64x = 618.08 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.64x = 174,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,241.52/412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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